DEIDRE CLEAVE
Mount Vernon,Washington
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate board certified RN/BSN with experience in providing direct patient care and managing care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle challenges in high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respect, and professionalism.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Control Nurse
Skagit Northwest Orthopedics
Mount Vernon, WA
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with other departments within the facility to ensure compliance with applicable regulations relating to infection control practices.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Created educational materials about various types of infections, their symptoms, and treatments for distribution among staff members.
- Maintained accurate records related to infection control activities including incident reports, surveillance data.
- Implemented CDC and OSHA driven infection prevention and control policies to guide hospital departments.
RN/BSN Circulating OR Nurse, Scrub, Pre-op, PACU
Skagit Northwest Orthopedic Surgeons
Mount Vernon, WA
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted surgeons with instruments and other supplies during operations.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Collaborated with practitioners to develop and implement patient care plans and evaluate various factors.
- Managed pre-operative assessments and documented patient medical history to ensure safe surgical procedures.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences throughout the surgical process to ensure patient-centered care.
- Participated in emergency procedures, demonstrating quick decision-making and adherence to protocols.
- Provided mentorship to new nursing staff and students to foster a collaborative and educational working environment.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.
- Educated patients and families about post-operative care, including wound care and medication management.
- Ensured proper functioning of all medical equipment used in the OR.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated families about post-operative instructions and follow up care plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical Telemetry/ COVID Unit
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
Everett, WA
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Managed care of 3 to 4 high-acuity patients at a time from admission to discharge
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered, evidence-based approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Managed quality care for patients with COVID pneumonia, heart failure, end-stage renal disease, DKA, and coronary artery disease among multiple other cardiac and pulmonary diseases
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for COVID-19 patients.
- Provided emotional support to family members of critically ill or deceased patients due to complications from COVID-19.
- Provided direct patient care to individuals with confirmed and suspected COVID-19, including administering medications, treatments, and oxygen therapy.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to emergent situations arising within the unit such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Wait Staff Member
Rivas Incorporated Mexico Cafe
Mount Vernon, Washington
11.1995 - 05.2019
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Utilized multi-tasking skills to maximize time and efficiency
Certified Medical Assistant
Evergreen Pediatrics
Arlington, WA
06.1999 - 09.2001
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
University of Washington
Bothell, WAAssociate Degree - Nursing
Skagit Valley College of Nursing
Mount Vernon, WAAssociate of Arts - General Studies
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WASkills
- Assessment
- Maintaining interdisciplinary communication
- Nursing diagnosis, planning evaluation, and implementation
- Attention to detail
- Care coordination
- Compassionate care
- Infection control
- Medication Administration
- Preoperative assessment
- Patient positioning
- Postoperative care
- Sterile technique
- Surgical team assistance
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Decision Making
- Pain assessment
- Stress management techniques
- Cultural competency awareness
- Scrub nursing
- Critical thinking
- Operating room etiquette
- Infection control measures
Certification
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
Timeline
Infection Control Nurse
Skagit Northwest Orthopedics
01.2022 - Current
RN/BSN Circulating OR Nurse, Scrub, Pre-op, PACU
Skagit Northwest Orthopedic Surgeons
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical Telemetry/ COVID Unit
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
08.2020 - 12.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Evergreen Pediatrics
06.1999 - 09.2001
Wait Staff Member
Rivas Incorporated Mexico Cafe
11.1995 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
University of Washington
Associate Degree - Nursing
Skagit Valley College of Nursing
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Skagit Valley College